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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Finkil(l, Fynkill, -kle, n. [ME. fenkylle, fenkel, (c 1350), fenecel (c 1265). L.fæniculum.] Fennel. Also attrib. with seid, water.1549 Compl. 67/21.
Finkil, that slais the virmis of the bellye c1500-c1512 Dunb. App. vii. 4.
The fynkle [is] fadit in oure grene herbere a1568 Bann. MS. 141 a/7.
Scho had ane hatt vpoun hir heid Off claver cleir … and fynkill grene 1575 Edinb. Test. III. 318.
A glas flakket … with ane chopine of finkill watter in it 1647 Ib. LXIII. 215.
Ane pund of finkill seid
